14-02 · Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

14-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were some items that were broken on the outdoor play area, such as plastic picnic table that had a crack on the top and the screws were coming out, a tricycle with a cracked wheel, and a screw sticking out inside the plastic play house. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

10-01 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

10-1: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed chemicals accessible to the children in care, in that there are gallon of gasoline (half full), Raid Wasp and Hornet spray, Spectracide Weed Stop, Gold Class Rich Leather cleaner, Drivers Choice tire shine and Wetn Black tire shine in the screened in porch. The owner advised that the children walk through the screened in porch to get to the outdoor play area, the children do not play in the screened in porch. During the inspection, the owner removed the chemicals. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, All areas and surfaces accessible to children shall be free from toxic substances and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, BB guns, pellet guns and other potentially dangerous hazards, shall either be stored and in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

14-02 · Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

14-2: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that there were some items that were broken on the outdoor play area, such as a cracked blue plastic car, two cracked plastic buckets, a tricycle with a cracked wheel, a cracked child chair, and a child walking car had a cracked wheel. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

16-03 · Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

16-3: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed blankets being stored stacked on top of each other. The owner advised that the blankets are used by the children and that they were last washed on Sunday. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, A home must include a designated area where each child can sit quietly or lie down to rest or nap. Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Linens must be washed at least once a week and more often if soiled or dirty. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week and before use by another child. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

28-11 · Communicable Disease Control FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the exposure plan was not reviewed annually by the owner and the substitute. The exposure plan was last signed on 10/11/2021. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care providers shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the homes exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the homes annual refresher education for the exposure plan, and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

31-02 · Immunization Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

31-2: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that there was one childs record that had an expired immunization. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form, Parts A-1, B, and/or C, DH 680 (July 2010), or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 (July 2008), which are incorporated herein by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o) and (p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local health department. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations should provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

14-02 · Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

14-2: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that fence on the outdoor play area was not in good repair in that sections of the fence were disconnected from the fence posts, allowing for children to pull on the disconnected partners. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. The outdoor play areas must be enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. The fence must not prevent the supervision of children. The fence must be in good condition and conform to applicable local building codes. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the home. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

14-16 · Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the outdoor play area had a trampoline, however the trampoline did not have any fall zone material. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a ground cover or other protective surface under the equipment that provides resilience and is maintained to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Equipment used for climbing must not be placed over, or immediately next to hard surfaces not intended for use as surfacing for climbing equipment. All permanent/anchored playground equipment must be placed over a shock absorbing material that is either the unitary or the loose fill type extending beyond the perimeter of the stationary equipment

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.